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Several new and old players in the Indian poultry sector are investing in processing plants as they want to tap into the growing demand for chicken in India. Asian Agribiz talks to Alok Raj, Principal Consultant at Aptec Technology Consulting on growth in the industry and what pitfalls many must look out for when investing in processing.
In this podcast, you will learn:
• The trend in poultry processing in India
• Automation in processing
• The challenges in starting a poultry processing plant in India
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Good news for Asian poultry markets keeps rolling in. In last week’s In Focus podcast, we heard Arief Fachrudin talk about the 30% growth projected for South and Southeast Asian poultry markets. This week, the Rabobank Poultry Quarterly talks of a positive story for poultry in the latter part of the year as markets in Southeast and South Asia show accelerated growth in poultry meat consumption and disciplined supply growth.
How will Asian chicken economies embrace this opportunity?
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The poultry markets in South and Southeast Asia are growing, with growth projected at 30% between 2023-2030. The drivers behind this growth are the regions’ robust economic outlook, population expansion, and a shift in consumer preference, which together present a golden investment opportunity.
Interestingly, the growth is not only about volume, but also value. In most countries in the two regions, the processed meat market is growing at double digit rates.
This is largely due to modern distribution networks and platforms, such as fast-expanding food service offerings, online food sales, and modern retail. These advancements are creating fertile ground for value addition and branding strategies, while opening numerous opportunities for producers to expand and move downstream. To stay ahead in this dynamic market, it is crucial to adapt and innovate.
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Eggs can come into contact with bacteria such as Salmonella during the laying process or via environmental sources such as feces or feathers. Therefore, egg washing reduces the risk of contamination and makes eggs safe for consumption.
Although egg washing is not a common practice worldwide yet, Paul Buisman, Head of Innovation at Moba, tells Asian Agribiz that he believes this will be trending in Asia. In this podcast, he discusses the reasons, drawing on his extensive experience and knowledge in the field.
He also explains factors influencing the decision to wash or not to wash eggs and offers solutions from Moba for egg washing.
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With caution, producers in the region are adopting generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) for better productivity, efficiency, and animal health. Considering the many benefits of the package, it is reasonable to say that Gen AI is here to stay.
Industry suppliers have also been active in innovations to help producers ride this tide and grow profitably. Our team has discovered many novel inventions at exhibitions and in interviews with professionals. These enhance accuracy, improve efficiency, and elevate productivity across the value chain.
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Interest in crate-free gestation, or sow group housing, has increased recently due to animal welfare concerns. In Southeast Asia, most gestating sows are still confined in stalls that limit their movement during pregnancy. However, some key regional producers have already started converting parts of their operations to sow group housing. Asian Agribiz speaks with Nigel Godde, Director of Sales for Big Dutchman Asia, to learn more about crate-free gestation systems and their viability in the region.
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The May 2024 Chief Economists Outlook, which explores key trends in the global economy, was launched last week amid a mood of cautious optimism tempered by uncertainty about geopolitical and domestic political developments. The latest results indicate growing business challenges despite a positive near-term growth outlook. However, the long-term prospects are encouraging. We recently observed a similar climate of cautious optimism at Ildex Vietnam and Thaifex-Anuga. Innovation and solutions are at a high point, but are producers investing?
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Doug Korver, Professor Emeritus at the University of Alberta and President of Alpine Poultry Nutrition Inc in Canada, is doing a study on layers that are kept longer. As these are high producing birds and are relatively small, the practice puts pressure on their skeletal system and shell quality.
In this podcast, Dr Korver discusses with Asian Agribiz the nutritional interventions for these birds, including calcium and phosphorus supply, enzymes, and the physiology and bone biology as they go through a long production cycle.
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India, a distinct entity within Asia, likely accounts for the region’s largest workforce, which is steadily seeing upward economic mobility. The country accounted for 4% of global GDP growth between 1991 and 2021. As the Indian economy advances, the demand for food production, convenience, and flavor is on the rise. Producers are not just keeping up but also confidently aligning with consumer trends, leading to improvements across the board.
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Demand for duck meat in Indonesia has surged over the past decade and continues to grow annually, but the production system is struggling to keep up.
In this second podcast with Dr Hardi Prasetyo, a consultant for duck breeding companies in Indonesia, learn about:
• his insights on the duck meat industry in Indonesia
• the challenges facing the industry
• his recommendations for duck meat producers on developing their business.
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Anticipating and responding to consumer demands is always challenging, especially in the fast-changing retail environment. However, recent financial reports show that Asian animal protein producers have certainly been responsive to market desires. Some healthy figures emerge after what seems like a ‘long Covid’ of earnings. Generally, across the region, from Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia to India and Sri Lanka, we have positive earnings, leading also to investment in growth.
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Some countries rely heavily on imported food and raw materials to grow food locally. With supply chain and climate change-related disruptions, real-time solutions need to be explored and implemented. Rupert Claxton, Meat and Livestock Director at Girafood highlights the problems and solutions for this by addressing the following:
1) Examples of Asian countries at risk of food security.
2) How can they navigate supply chain and climate-related disruptions.
3) Collaborative efforts that governments can embark on within the region.
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ChatGPT threw up an extensive menu of factors, many of which are already underway among the progressive producers in Asia. Low-impact livestock management that reduces greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), such as optimized feeding practices and manure management, was cited as crucial. Reducing waste by utilizing by-products and minimizing food waste through better processing techniques and packaging solutions is also crucial. From managing waste, adopting alternative energy sources to ethical and healthy products, the list goes on.
The industry generally looks to CP Foods as a benchmark. It has reduced food loss, repurposed food waste, and byproducts into valuable resources such as feed, fertilizer, and alternative energy. It has implemented various initiatives to reduce food loss by enhancing the efficiency of machinery and equipment.
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Indonesia’s layer duck industry has the potential to grow since the per capita consumption of eggs remains low. However, only a few are investing in breeding and production.
Asian Agribiz speaks with Dr Hardi Prasetyo, a consultant for duck breeding companies in Indonesia, about the industry's status and future opportunities.
In this podcast, he discusses:
• the industry's growth potential;
• the available layer duck strains;
• factors to consider in raising layer ducks;
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High temperatures have been the trending topic on our website, with reports coming in from across South and Southeast Asia.
Temperatures in the northern Indian Ocean are the highest on record (above 40 degrees). El Niño peaked over the winter, boosting temperatures on top of the sustained background warming from climate change.
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ood security remains a critical issue for Asean nations as uncertainties grow, populations rise, and climate change intensifies. To address this challenge, each government needs to develop targeted policies.
Asian Agribiz talks to Dr Pushpanathan Sundram, CEO of Public Policy Asia Advisors in Singapore, to explore potential solutions. Tune in to the podcast to gain insights into:
- The current food security situation across Asean
- Strategies for tackling the multifaceted challenges
- How sustainable agriculture and technological advancements can help achieve food security goals
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Explore what value you can tap into at Asian Agribiz’s 2024 Pig Feed Quality Conference, which will spotlight and dive deep into critical challenges facing the Asian industry. Of particular interest would be Innovad’s trial that assessed the protective efficacy of an immune-boosting complex mix against experimentally ASFv-challenged pigs, mitigating the devastating impact of ASF on global swine production. The conference will culminate in a live event in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Also, discover how companies in the animal protein industry are progressing, whether through acquisitions, IPOs, or divesting of loss-making operations.
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Gut health and moving away from AGP is a broiler research project that Doug Korver, Professor Emeritus at the University of Alberta and President of Alpine Poultry Nutrition in Canada, and his team are undertaking. They developed a necrotic enteritis challenge model, which is a natural exposure model that mimics the normal development of the disease. Asian Agribiz talks to Dr Korver about how they are trying to control the subclinical type of the disease and use the model to assess different candidates for antibiotic replacement.
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Tectonic shifts seem to be a thing of the past in the Asian animal protein industry. The focus now appears to rest on profitability and market demand amid a tight economic situation. Tracking popular news on our website, poultry topics dominate. Japfa Comfeed Indonesia's strategic adjustments to its sales paradigm caught the interest of many, as did Thailand’s flexible and quickly adaptive services to satisfy customer demand. In Sri Lanka, the broiler market is expanding fast, with DOC production increasing beyond pre-Covid levels. But all is not well with the Asian layer sector.
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Transportation biosecurity is paramount for safeguarding the health and safety of livestock and poultry during transit. It involves implementing measures to prevent the introduction and spread of infectious diseases among animals and into farms. Yet, it frequently gets overlooked within biosecurity initiatives.
Mike Button, a global consultant in veterinary health, delves into transportation biosecurity, its challenges and ramifications, and offers insights on enhancing consistent implementation for producers.
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